NHTSA Complaint #11691865 — 2017 CHEVROLET BOLT EV

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11691865
Vehicle	2017 CHEVROLET BOLT EV
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	October 7, 2025
Date Filed	October 7, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	ID

Consumer Description

Steering doesn't return to center after turning. In sweeping turns, it is quite dangerous as the vehicle wants to push harder into the turn and requires operator to push the wheel back toward center to keep the vehicle on the road

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